Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/823,815

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

LUK, EMMANUEL S

Art Unit

1744

Tech Center

Southwest Research Institute

Assignee

Southwest Research Institute

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.4% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 1021 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 71% — above average

Career Allow Rate

727 granted / 1021 resolved

+11.2% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

1062

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

56.2%

+16.2% vs TC avg

§102

15.8%

-24.2% vs TC avg

§112

16.2%

-23.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1021 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Feb 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+26.4%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1021 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.